Foundations

Start with the roots of attachment theory: where it came from and how the four types map out.

Attachment is not pop psychology — it is a developmental framework with seven decades of research behind it. In this section we start with John Bowlby's "internal working model" and Mary Ainsworth's Strange Situation experiment, then show how the four attachment styles are mapped out and why they reach far beyond romance — shaping how you relate to parents, friends, and colleagues too. A "type" is not a label to hide behind, but a map for knowing yourself. Expect clear, sourced explanations rather than buzzwords, so you can trace any claim back to where it began. We keep the academic jargon out and the practical takeaways in, and if you only read one section of this blog, make it this one.